DISH, an EchoStar company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products and now we are building America’s First Smart Network™.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Mobile and Gen Mobile.
Surpassing network limitations of the past, our Wireless Development organization is building the country’s first cloud-native, standalone 5G wireless network. This is the foundation of a connected world flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of today and the future.
Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:
- Perform RF design activities for the first standalone 5G broadband network in the US, including propagation modeling and prediction for macro cell deployment.
- Determine equipment and power configurations, and collaborate with eNB/RAN and UE teams on RF link budget modifications per site.
- Conduct site candidate evaluations, site walks, and update performance parameters for continuous improvements.
- Coordinate cell site call testing, optimization drive activities, and troubleshoot issues impeding test sign-offs.
- Manage projects independently, develop innovative solutions to complex RF engineering problems, and recommend procedural changes.
- Coach and review the work of lower-level engineers while establishing operational plans that impact functional results.
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:
- BSEE/BSCS degree and/or at least 5+ years of relevant LTE RF Design working experience, and 6+ years overall wireless experience in Design/Optimization or Operations roles including RF support of Site Acquisition and site Construction teams
- Related Degrees and experience will be taken into consideration in lieu of BSEE/BSCS
Skills and Qualifications:
- Cellular/Mobile Technology mastery in 4G/5G and NR theory and practical experience
- Mastery of macro and small cell nominal and final RF designs including development, operations, RF KPIs, and maintenance of RF link budgets for 3GPP technologies
- Mastery in setting up, calibration, utilization, and data processing of various LTE designs and optimization equipment and software
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $96,250.00/Year - $137,500.00/Year
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities and a flexible time away plan. All benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits.
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.
This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.